Anane Dabala is a member of AHC’s employment team and the designated training liaison between AHC and CLAC Training. In her role, she has seen the impact certifications, often referred to as safety tickets, have had on clients’ the employment team serves. Access to this training at AHC is made possible via a generous grant…
Entrepreneur: Karem Velez Growing up in Mexico, Karem Velez knew from an early age that the world is a very diverse place. Velez also understood that people are equal regardless of their colour, race, and place of origin. It was this understanding that inspired her to start her own company; an organization that aims to…
Jenny Serrato Ardila, Entrepreneur Located in Terwillegar, in the past year Pawies Boutique has grown into a successful business in Edmonton. The company sells hand-made design outfits for pets, ranging from small dogs to rabbits. Owner, founder and designer Jenny Serrato Ardila started the company in 2019, as a way to satisfy her own…
Benaiah says the ECALA funded Entrepreneurial Training Program has been a great experience. Read his testimonial below. “When I attend class, I feel it was designed for me personally. I have learned so much.” As a newcomer from South Sudan 17 years ago, Benaiah felt trapped working many dead ends and tough jobs which left him…
Mohamed made many mistakes when he started his cleaning business 10 years ago. He says he wishes he had the benefit of the Entrepreneur Program that he has just completed two weeks ago. He feels he would have got the information and tools to set up his own business without the missteps and pitfalls as…
A Citizenship Preparatory Session was held on January 10, 2018 at AHC. The session was attended by a diverse group of participants eligible for Canadian Citizenship. The session was facilitated by the two Settlement Practitioners, Javaid Hayat and Nebiyluel. The facilitators covered several topics related to Canadian Citizenship ranging from eligibility, language requirements, and citizenship…
The AHC Syrian team was presented with a certificate of gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the Syrian community in Edmonton. View the translation of the words below as well as the certificate! A certificate of gratitude and appreciation It’s a beauty of a human being to light up the road of many confused people…
